Mark Beyer

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss local energy news, Meg O'Neill's outlook, Albo's new ministry, CBD property, Jutland Parade, Peter Briggs, Paul Lionetti, Rottnest and lithium's plunge.

Senior editor Mark Beyer digs into the latest data underpinning Business News' list of Indigenous businesses.

Major lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has selected its 40-year old chief operating officer Dale Henderson to be the next leader of the company.

A correction in the lithium market turned into a rout today, with Pilbara Minerals and Liontown Resources leading the fall after two bearish research reports.

Fresh from completing Woodside Energy's merger with BHP's petroleum business, Meg O'Neill says the world is facing its biggest energy crisis in 50 years.

An in-depth study profiling indigenous employment practices in Australia has thrown down a challenge.

Indigenous businesses in WA generated more than $1 billion in revenue last year and the total is set to rise.

AVZ Minerals has extended the suspension of its shares after pushing out the target completion date for a company-defining deal for its lithium project in Africa.

The new leaseholders of Rottnest Lodge have detailed their final redevelopment plan, with an increase in the number of rooms but construction costs held to around $40 million.

The Crux gas project adds to a wave of big gas developments in WA, including Scarborough, creating a flashpoint for environmental campaigners.

Euroz Hartleys Group has signalled a likely fall in annual profit with the main driver being a sharp decline in new capital raisings.

Melbourne-based SW Accountants & Advisors has made a big move into Western Australia by acquiring Walker Wayland WA.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the election wrap-up, Fortescue Metals Group compensation, Clough claims, International Women's Day, Indigenous businesses, contractors and infrastructure.

A multi-million dollar compensation claim on behalf of the Yindjibarndi people could turn into a fight between the WA government and Fortescue Metals Group over who bears responsibility.

A new study has highlighted the lack of progress in closing the ‘indigenous employment gap' in Australia and the near complete absence of indigenous people from senior management.

Perth Airport has partnered with local tree farming company Carbon Neutral, as it looks to emulate other airports that have made more progress on reducing their carbon emissions.

Rio Tinto has taken another small step toward rebuilding relations with Aboriginal people in the Pilbara by signing a non-binding agreement with PKKP Aboriginal Corporation.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the federal election, employment data, Woodside's AGM, ambulances, John Poynton, Andrew Forrest, Activ and Blaq Projects.

Senior editor Mark Beyer delves into how staffing changes behind the scenes have shaken up the law sector in WA.

Perth's top law firms open up on the extraordinary wave of partner poaching that is reshaping the sector.

One of Australia's top corporate dealmakers, Jarden's Aidan Allen, has splashed $4.2 million on a house in Perth but we're told he is not moving west. It's for holidays.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, DAP reforms, 40under40, John Van Der Wielen, Rebecca Tomkinson, Ron Sayers, arts dividends and special reports on lawyers and architects.

Japan's Mitsui & Co has joined Mitsubishi Corporation, Shell and KKR as major corporate investors in carbon farming operators in Australia.

BHP has signed a $9.2 million contract with Aboriginal business Karlka FenceWright and pledged to more than double its annual spending with the sector.

Junior gold and lithium explorer Kairos Minerals has appointed Klaus Eckhof and Peter Turner to lead the company.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, inflation outlook, market impact, house prices, Carillon sale and CBD developments, hybrid working, and carbon farming.

Shares in gold technology company Chrysos Corporation have crashed on their first day of trade, down 36 per cent from their issue price.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer digs into the policies underpinning Australia's carbon market and the businesses navigating it in WA.

Australia's carbon market has been through a tumultuous two months, but local players are positive about long-term growth.

Perth company Pit Crew Consulting has accused the state government of inappropriately using its in-depth labour market forecasting report and failing to pay for the material.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers highlights from his recent conversation with Rob Cole following his appointment as chair of Iluka Resources.

The newly appointed chair of Iluka Resources details how he handles his busy board portfolio. This feature includes our listing of Perth's busiest company directors.